Doherty Petri Lancaster

06/05/2026

Irish Dance Summer Camp is just a little more than two weeks away!

Camp is open to grades dancers ages 5-17, including brand new beginners! If you know someone who wants to give Irish dance a chance--share this exciting opportunity with them!

Camp will be held June 22-26, 9am-12pm each day. You can register for one day or multiple days. Registration costs just $5!

To register, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dp-lancaster-grades-summer-camp-2

https://www.townlively.com/dance-camp-will-bring-out-the-irish-in-everyone/

Dancing is exercise, creative movement, self-expression, an art form and even competition. Irish dancing is a form of dancing ramped up a few notches. "Dance is all of those things at once," said Esther Pujol, founder and head teacher at Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance. "Irish dance is an incred...

05/28/2026

Our dancers had an amazing time training at the Doherty Petri branch in Belfast alongside talented dancers from all over Ireland and Scotland! We’re so grateful for the opportunity for them to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories together.

A huge thank you to all of the incredible teachers for sharing their knowledge and encouragement, and especially to the wonderful host families who welcomed our dancers into their homes and made them feel like part of the family. 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

05/26/2026

It was a cold and rainy day at the Hester Feis in New Jersey this past Saturday but despite the weather, our dancers performed beautifully! Congrats to all of our dancers and a special shout out to these placers:

Prizewinner:
Lydia - 2nd

Preliminary Championships:
Stella - 2nd
Marie - Two 3rd place Round awards

Open Championships:
Alexandra - 2nd

05/20/2026

This week we celebrated a very special group of dancers — our graduates. 💚

Many of these dancers walked into our studio as tiny kids and grew up here, one class, one performance, one feis, and one memory at a time. Watching them become the incredible young adults they are today has been such a gift.

We had the sweetest party filled with laughter, stories, hugs, treats, and so many memories shared. It was simple, meaningful, and full of love — exactly the way it should be.

To our graduates: thank you for the years of hard work, friendship, dedication, and joy you brought into the studio. You will always be part of this dance family, and we are so proud of each of you and excited for what comes next. ✨

05/18/2026

Congratulations to all of our dancers who competed at the McHugh Feis this past weekend! We love to see the camaraderie and team spirit from everyone. Fantastic job on your dancing and your placements!

Advanced Beginner:
Claire - 2nd

Novice:
Dylan - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Preliminary Championships:
Marie - 1st - contemporary set

Open Championships:
Ellie - 1st

05/18/2026

We were so happy to spend time performing for the wonderful residents at Luthercare. There’s something really special about sharing what we love with such a warm and welcoming community. Thank you for having us — it truly meant a lot to all of us. 💙

05/16/2026

Happy International Boys Day! We’re excited to celebrate the 28 boys (and men) that call DP Lancaster home!

Part 3: Preschoolers and beginners!
Pierse, Logan, DJ, Owen, Weston, Becket, Hugh, Ezekiel, Sidney

Our newest male dancers showed up… and immediately formed a brotherhood 😂

Somewhere between the laughs, inside jokes, and hyping each other up, they’re also working hard and getting better every week.

If this is the future of our studio, we’re in very good (and very entertaining) hands. 💥

05/16/2026

Happy International Boys Day! We’re excited to celebrate the 28 boys (and men) that call DP Lancaster home!

Part 2: Advanced beginner, novice, prizewinner -
John, Pierce, Fynn, Dylan, Christian, Crew, Indiana, Grayson, Joel

This one is for our up-and-coming boys — the ones who bring so much energy into the room the minute they walk in. The excitement, the drive, the way you’re eager to learn and jump into every new step… it changes the whole atmosphere.

You remind us why we do this.

You’re still growing, still learning, but the passion is already there — and that’s what matters most. It’s clear you love it, and it shows every time you dance.

You are the future of this studio, and it’s a really exciting one.

05/16/2026

Happy International Boys Day! We’re excited to celebrate the 28 boys (and men) that call DP Lancaster home!

Part 1: Champs and Adults! -
Isaiah, Stephen, Liam, Ezekiel, Brody, Rob, Colten, Jase, Aiden, Dylan

Today we’re thinking about the years behind what people see on stage — the long practices, the repeats, the corrections, the moments of frustration, and the choice to keep going anyway. Our champion-level dancers and adult male dancers didn’t get here by accident. They’ve put in the time, stuck with it when it was hard, and kept showing up.

That kind of consistency matters. It’s what younger dancers notice — not just the medals or performances, but the work ethic, the attitude, and the way you carry yourselves in and out of the studio.

We’re proud of the level you’ve reached, but even more than that, we’re grateful for the example you set.